Sony’s WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones fall back to $328
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are some of the most popular on the market, thanks to the improved sound quality, comfortable fit and highly effective active noise cancellation (ANC). If you’ve been looking at buying a pair, now is a good time to act. They’re currently on sale at Amazon in black,…
AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer DJ Corp, launches its first wireless DJ controller and speaker
AlphaTheta has come out of the gate swinging with its release of the Omnis-Duo all-in-one DJ controller and Wave-Eight speaker today. These two products are the first under the company’s new moniker since changing it from Pioneer DJ, although both brand names are expected to coexist for now. The launch…
Roland’s Bridge Cast X lets streamers control video as well as audio mixes
At CES 2023, Roland introduced a streaming mixer called Bridge Cast, which can give creators a way to pipe different audio feeds to different destinations and make it easy for them to create mixes, add vocal effects and remove unwanted audio. Now, the company has unveiled a follow-up to the…
Audio giant Rode acquires rival Mackie to expand its focus on creators
Audio device leader Rode just acquired rival company Mackie, creating something of a pro audio and streaming powerhouse. Rode used to exclusively deal with pro-level audio devices, like condenser microphones, but has since turned its eye to the growing streaming market. To that end, products like Rode’s PSA1+ boom arm…
Black Friday headphone deals 2023: The best picks from Sony, Apple, Bose, Beats and more
Black Friday is typically a boon for headphone and earbud deals, and this year is no different. There’s a plethora of deals across the internet on all kinds of headphones, from high-end models to budget-friendly picks. The discounts include several of our favorites from our guides to the best wireless…
Black Friday speaker deals include up to $180 off Sonos gear
Sonos is a big name in the audio world, and many Engadget staffers are big fans. One thing you’ll notice about their speakers, however, is that they rarely go on sale. Which is makes the company’s Black Friday sale particularly compelling. Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to $180 off…
Final Cut Pro uses Apple’s latest chips to improve face and object tracking
Following the recent launch of the new M3-equipped MacBook Pros, Apple will soon be releasing an update for its Final Cut Pro to make further use of its own silicon. According to the company, its updated video editing suite will leverage a new machine learning model for improved results with…
Sony ANC headphones are up to 53 percent off at Amazon
A bunch of Sony headphones, earbuds and other audio devices are on sale at Amazon, including the Sony WH-CH720N headset, which is currently selling for the lowest price we’ve seen for it on the website. You can get the noise canceling wireless headphones for $98, down 35 percent from their…
Amazon’s Echo Studio and Echo Sub bundle is 24 percent off right now
If you’ve been looking for a high-end smart speaker with a subwoofer, Amazon has an interesting deal in its Echo lineup right now. It’s got a bundle deal with the high-end Echo Studio and the Echo sub, with both on sale for $248 instead of $330, saving you $82 (24…
A $2,490 wireless podcasting kit is absurd, but at least Nomono’s sounds great
“A $3,000 podcasting kit, in this economy?” That was my first thought when I learned about Nomono’s portable recording setup last year. Since then, the price has dropped slightly to $2,490. But my main concern remains: Who needs this thing when you can get a small audio recorder and lavalier…